A lawyer since 1991, José Luís Arnaut built a prominent political career, serving several  terms in Parliament, where he chaired the Foreign Affairs and National Defense  Committee, and held ministerial roles as Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and  Minister for Cities, Local Administration, Housing, and Regional Development. 

Since 2018, as Deputy President of the Lisbon Tourism Association, he has played a key  role in implementing programs that position Lisbon as a leading tourism destination while  strengthening local partnerships. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the  Portuguese Tourism Confederation since 2015, an organization that promotes the tourism  economy, enhances natural resources, and improves the country's quality of life.